10/10/2026
One of the best parts of coaching pan-disability football is having the privilege to observe the holistic growth of a player
Whilst the fundamentals are important; passing, communication, teamwork. What is often unseen is the days, months, even years, full of tiny steps our players have to take to BELIEVE they are worthy. For them to believe that they belong.
Self-doubt and self-criticism is a huge obstacle for most footballers, but for children who are autistic, adhd or may have another learning difficulty, these obstacles can feel impossible.
With the right environment and tools to adapt, over time, this can get easier! And sometimes they may even surprise themselves!
This was the case for our u16 Meteors player Kaylan!
Kaylan has been on a personal journey since joining the Meteors, and has overcome so many obstacles that he felt were impossible to manage. He is a versatile player and has performed in every possible position on the pitch - but he would often point out that things were too hard for him to succeed.
With consistent support from his footballing family, and his own personal family, Kaylan has exceeded all expectations and proven to himself that he is capable of anything! And on Sunday, he did something he has never done!
Kaylan volunteered his services for an opposing team who were short on players! He put himself forward, integrated into team of players he had never met and played his socks off!
He believed in his capabilities and chose to do something new because he knew he could do it! - All with a smile on his face!
We are super proud of him, and he should be very proud of himself 🙌🏻💙⚽️
If you are local business or tradesperson and you are interested in sponsoring Kaylan for the 26/27 season please get in touch or follow the link below: https://form.jotform.com/262815036793362
